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FE63 VNJ

2013 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,783 mi
Last recorded136,783 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 52083,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE63 VNJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 136,783 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 130,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 130,240 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 122,380 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 115,042 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Nov 2021 95,406 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 67,958 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 51,659 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 47,080 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED TO THIS VEHICLE OBSTRUCTING INSPECTION OF COMPONENTS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 39,843 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 29,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 29,961 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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FE63 VNJ is a 2013 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 83,406 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE63 VNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE63 VNJ registered?

FE63 VNJ is a 2013 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is FE63 VNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE63 VNJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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